Benzyl Benzoate
Mild
Textbook
Enhanced efficacy for ectoparasitic treatment.
Source: KDT 7e · p904
Drug reference
dicophane
Ectoparasiticides · Ectoparasiticide
EctoparasiticidesEctoparasiticide
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
—
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Mechanism
Dicophane penetrates through the exoskeleton of arthropods and acts as a neurotoxin.
Indications
pediculosisscabies
Side effects
Serious
- rashes (with oily vehicles)
- muscle weakness (with oily vehicles)
- tremor (with oily vehicles)
- convulsions (at very high doses)
Drug interactions
Other Ectoparasiticides drugs
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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team